August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge
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4. Approve Consent Agenda Items
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5. Approve Consent Agenda
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6. Approve Agenda
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7. Minutes
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7.A. Approve July 13, 2026, Meeting Minutes
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8. Superintendent of Education
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8.A. Acknowledgements and Announcements
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8.A.1. East Central Attendance Center
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8.A.2. St. Martin Attendance Center
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8.A.3. Vancleave Attendance Center
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8.B. Public Comments
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8.C. f.y.i. Construction Update- Machado|Patano
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8.D. Financial Management
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8.D.1. Discuss July 2026 Monthly Financial Reports {MS 37-9-18}
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8.D.2. Approve Asset Disposal
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8.D.3. Approve Prepaid Claims Docket
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8.D.4. Approve Open Claims Docket
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8.D.5. Award Energy Service Company Contract
Description:
Approving this contract carries zero immediate financial obligation and allows the district to explore potential facility improvement projects at no risk. Proposed projects will be presented to the board for approval after the completion of the energy audit.
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8.E. Human Resources and Risk Management
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8.E.1. F.Y.I. Workers Compensation
Description:
f.y.i. Workers Compensation Update for July 2026
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8.E.2. Approve August 2026 Board Agenda Personnel Changes
Description:
August 2026 Board Agenda Personnel Changes
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8.F. Policies
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8.F.1. Approve Policy AD: School Attendance Areas
Description:
Approve Policy AD for review. No revisions are recommended at this time.
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8.F.2. Approve Policy DJC: Payroll Procedures
Description:
Approve Policy DJC as an update item. The proposed update includes language in accordance with Mississippi Code 37-9-39 and Senate Bill 2103. The updates also reflect the current practices and procedures of our district.
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8.F.3. Approve Policy EG: Insurance Management
Description:
Approve Policy EG for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.4. Approve Policy EM: Hazardous Materials
Description:
Approve Policy EM for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.5. Approve Policy FFD: Athletic Facility Matching Grants
Description:
Approve Policy FFD for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.6. Approve Policy FHA: Construction Plans and Specifications
Description:
Approve Policy FHA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.7. Approve Policy FHAA: Contract Copy for Buildings
Description:
Approve Policy FHAA for review. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.8. Approve Policy GFABW: Job Description Speech Language Therapist 216
Description:
Approve Policy GFABW as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.9. Approve Policy GFABX: Job Description Speech Language Pathologist 215
Description:
Approve Policy GFABX as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.10. Approve Policy GFABR: Job Description Summer Curriculum/Speech Language Pathologist
Description:
Approve Policy GFABR as an update item. The update incorporates lifting requirements into this job description.
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8.F.11. Approve Policy JGC: Student Health Services
Description:
Approve Policy JGC as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.12. Approve Policy JCBA: Student Restraint & Seclusion
Description:
Approve Policy JCBA as a review item. No revisions are suggested at this time.
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8.F.13. Present Policy GFBH: Job Description Maintenance II
Description:
Present Policy GFBH as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time.
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8.F.14. Present Policy GFBEA: Job Description School Bus Drivers
Description:
Present Policy GFBEA as an update item. This revision incorporates the physical requirements for bus drivers as part of the State Department of Education's bus driver certification process.
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8.F.15. Present Policy GFBG: Job Description Maintenance I
Description:
Present Policy GFBG as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time.
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8.F.16. Present Policy GFBM: Job Description Custodian
Description:
Present Policy GFBM as an update item. This revision removes the requirement for a high school diploma and adds the expectation that applicants possess effective communication skills. These changes are intended to expand the pool of qualified applicants while maintaining the essential qualifications for the position.
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8.F.17. Present Policy GGBR: Salary Scale Business Manager
Description:
Present Policy GGBR as a recind item. The Business Manager salary scale has been incorporated into the Assistant Superintendent salary Scale (GGA), making Policy GGBR no longer necessary.
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8.F.18. Present Policy IDAG: Dual Enrollment
Description:
Present Policy IDAG as an update item. This revision replaces Average Daily Attendance (ADA) with School District Net Enrollment as the basis for the total funding formula, reflecting the current funding process.
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8.F.19. Present Policy IFCB: Field Trips and Excursions
Description:
Present Policy IFCB as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time.
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8.F.20. Present Policy IB: Instructional Goals
Description:
Present Policy IB as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time.
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8.F.21. Present Policy ICB: Curriculum Development Planning
Description:
Present Policy ICB as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.22. Present Policy ICG: Sex-Related Education
Description:
Present Policy ICG as a review item. No changes are suggested at this time.
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8.F.23. Present Policy ICDA: Preschool Program
Description:
Present Policy ICDA as a rescind item. This policy is inaccurate as our Preschool Program is addressed in IDEA Part B.
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8.F.24. Present Policy JD-1: Discipline—Suspension
Description:
Present Policy JD-1 as a review item. No changes are recommended at this time.
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8.G. Curriculum and Instruction
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8.G.1. Curriculum
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8.G.1.A. f.y.i. Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Data 2025-2026
Description:
The attached data includes the MDE 2025-2026 Kindergarten Readiness data for each district and school that participated in the state assessment. A comparison of the coastal school districts is also attached.
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8.G.1.B. Approve School Test Security Plan Addenda FY 2026
Description:
These documents note changes in each school's test documents. These changes are required to be submitted by our district each year by MDE Student Assessment for accuracy.
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8.G.1.C. Approve Academic Dual Credit Memorandum of Agreement Between Jackson County School District and Southeastern Baptist College
Description:
This dual credit opportunity will be for students who do not qualify for dual credit classes offered through Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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8.G.1.D. Approve Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College & Jackson County School District Dual Credit and Collegiate Academy Addenda for 2026-2027
Description:
These addenda cover the Fall 2026 Dual Credit classes that MGCCC partners with our high schools and technology centers to provide for our students. Students can take dual credit classes while still in high school that will be recognized by college campuses when they move to that next level after graduation.
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8.G.2. Special Education
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8.G.2.A. Approve MOU between Jackson County School District and Coastal Speech, Language, and Literacy, LLC
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8.G.2.B. Approve MOU between Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi, Inc. and Jackson County School District
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8.G.3. Student Services/Federal Programs
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8.G.3.A. End-of-Year School Improvement Presentations for TSI and ATSI Schools: ECMS, SMEE, SMUE, SMMS, and SMHS
Description:
3-5 minute school update presentations reflecting on the work that has been completed to bridge the gap between our general education students and special education students for the 25-26sy.
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8.G.4. Career and Technology
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8.G.4.A. Approve Agreement with MGCCC and JCSD for CTE Dual Credit Courses
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8.G.4.B. Approve JCTC Perkins Assests for Disposal
Description:
Approve JCTC Perkins Assets for Disposal
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8.H. Operations and Support
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8.H.1. Operations
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8.H.1.A. Approve Agreement for VHS Gym Floor Replacement
Description:
Agreement with Machado|Patano for replacement of Vancleave High School's Gym floor with wood athletic flooring.
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8.H.2. Information Technology
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8.H.3. Food Services
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8.H.3.A. f.y.i. July 2026 Summer Feeding Meal Counts
Description:
f.y.i. July 2026 Summer Feeding Meal Counts
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8.H.3.B. f.y.i. July 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
Description:
f.y.i. July 2026 Free and Reduced Percentages
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8.H.3.C. f.y.i. July 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
Description:
f.y.i. July 2026 Average Daily Breakfast and Lunch Participation
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8.I. 16th Section Leases
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8.I.1. f.y.i. Past Due Leases
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8.I.2. Approve Lease Assignment from Byrd to Buzzy's In The Cleave, LLC
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8.J. Contracts and Agreements
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8.J.1. Approve 2026-2027 Student Transfer/Release Requests
Description:
This section includes student transfer and release requests for board approval.
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8.J.2. Approve SMNE Yearbook Contract
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8.J.3. Approve VMS Yearbook Agreement with Jostens
Description:
2026-2027 yearbook agreement between Jostens and VMS.
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8.J.4. Approve SMNE Jostens Picture Contract
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8.J.5. Approve SMUE Renewal for Jostens Photography
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8.J.6. Approve ECHS Band Matching Grant
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8.J.7. Approve VAC Baseball Matching Grant
Description:
This is to purchase a new mover for the baseball fields.
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8.J.8. Approve ECLE Reflex Renewal
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8.J.9. Approve ECUE Reflex Renewal
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8.J.10. Approve ECMS Bailey Group Quote
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8.J.11. Approve SMEE Agreement for Quaver Music
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8.J.12. Approve SMUE Renewal Contract for Ron Clark Academy
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8.J.13. Approve SMMS Proposal for Bailey Educational Group
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8.J.14. Approve SMMS Renewel for Voyager Sopris
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8.J.15. Approve SMMS Renewal for IXL Learning
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8.J.16. Approve Imagine Learning Quote Justification Form for VLE
Description:
This is a Quote Justification for VLE's Imagine Learning Sonday System.
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8.J.17. Approve Revised ESRI Agreement
Description:
This was previously approved at the July 2026 meeting. After approval, ESRI had recommendations to modify the terms and conditions.
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8.K. Fundraisers and Donations
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8.K.1. Approve ECLE Fundraiser Authorization-Calendar Sales
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8.K.2. Approve ECUE PTO Fundraiser Authorization—Cookie Dough
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8.K.3. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for Theater Booster Club
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8.K.4. Approve SMEE Fundraiser for Spring Raffle
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8.K.5. Approve SMEE Fundraiser for PTO Santa Shop
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8.K.6. Approve SMEE Fundraiser Raffle for PTO
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8.K.7. Approve SMUE Fundraiser for Student Program Club
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8.K.8. Approve VLE Adjusted Dates for Scholastic Book Fair Fundraiser
Description:
VLE had their Book Fair approved for Feb. 4-19, 2027 at the April Board meeting. Due to scheduling conflicts, dates had to be changed to 9/14-9/18/27.
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8.K.9. Approve VMS Kona Ice Fundraiser
Description:
Kona trucks/smart snacks sales. Revenue will be used to buy student rewards, supplies and decor for school events.
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8.K.10. Approve VMS Band Spirit Shirt Fundraiser
Description:
VMS Band Spirit shirt fundraiser to raise money for school instrument upgrades and repairs.
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8.K.11. Approve VMS PTO Fundraiser
Description:
VMS PTO will have Snacks/Spirits sales to assist staff, teachers and students' with daily supply needs.
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8.K.12. Approve VMS Donation
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$2000 donation to buy student books and calculators.
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8.K.13. Approve VHS/VMS Girls Basketball Fundraiser
Description:
In school/community calendar and raffle fundraiser. Proceeds will go to Work out gear and shoes for the team.
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8.K.14. Approve VHS Softball Fundraiser
Description:
Bingo night VHS cafeteria. Proceeds will help with equipment and facilities needs for the Softball team.
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8.K.15. Approve VHS Band Donation
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Donation for VHS Band to be able to do a graphic wrap on the Band trailer.
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8.K.16. Approve VHS Cheer Donation
Description:
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Donation $500. The donation will be used for Cheer supplies for the team.
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8.K.17. Approve VHS Volleyball Team Fundraiser
Description:
VHS will sponsor a volleyball tournament for Coast schools. It will be in the VHS gym. Proceeds will be used for equipment and pre-game meals.
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8.K.18. Approve Vancleave Athletics Nameplate Fundraiser
Description:
Vancleave Athletics is selling sponsorship nameplates for VHS Gym chairs.
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8.K.19. Approve Donation of Welding Rods from Airgas to JCSD Welding Programs at JCTC and ECHS
Description:
Approve Donation of Welding Rods from Airgas to JCSD Welding Programs at JCTC and ECHS
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8.K.20. Approve SMAC Wrestling Fundraiser
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8.K.21. Approve ECUE Fundraiser Authorization—Square Art
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8.K.22. Approve SMAC Fundraiser for The Bass Team
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8.L. Travel Request
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8.L.1. Approve Travel Request for the 2026 MDE Thrive Conference
Description:
This is a mandatory Federal Programs conference for all federal program directors, homeless liaisons, EL coordinators, Foster POC, and other federal program student groups.
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8.L.2. Approve Travel Request for Special Education to Attend Mississippi Assistive Technology Conference
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8.L.3. Approve Child Nutrition Travel to MSNA Executive Board & Steering Meeting
Description:
Approve Child Nutrition Travel to MSNA Executive Board & Steering Meeting
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8.L.4. Approve ECUE Travel Request-Student Reward
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8.L.5. Approve ECHS Travel Request-Prom
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8.L.6. Approve SMNE Travel Request for Magnolia State School Counselor Association
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8.M. f.y.i. Superintendent Update
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8.N. Closed Session
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8.O. Executive Session
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8.O.1. Student Discipline
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8.O.2. Legal/Personnel Matters
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